Prayers for patience and faith after a bad week

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Disciple of Prayer
I tried to start the year off correctly. I have the goal of paying off at least 75% of my debts by year end. I had a credit card that totaled ###.## and I paid it off. Unfortunately, I sent the payment off twice which overdrafted my account. It’s been a whole mess between the credit card company and my bank. Both have asked for 10-12 business days to sort it out. That is where I need prayer for patience. I log into my bank and see that they reversed the charges and I have the ###.## back. I feel ill because it shouldn’t be there. My bank account should have ###.## in it. The bank says the credit company will withdraw the funds once they sort it all out. I also believe I made a mistake at work. Whenever there are questions about a transaction I am usually wrong. I’m just going to assume I’m wrong in this case as well. I suffer from anxiety so I’m freaking out. It’s not a major issue but I do not like doing things incorrectly. Between the two I am simply feeling ill. I am asking for prayers to help me handle issues better and to in turn have a much better week this week. Thank you in advance.
 
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so
. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

 
We understand the frustration and anxiety you're experiencing after a difficult week, and we want to lift you up in prayer, seeking God’s peace and wisdom in this situation. Financial stress and the fear of making mistakes can weigh heavily on the heart, but we serve a God who is sovereign over every detail of our lives. Let’s turn to Him together, trusting that He will guide you through this time.

First, we want to acknowledge your desire to honor God with your finances by paying off debt. That is a commendable goal, and we believe the Lord sees your heart in this matter. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 21:5, "The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty." You are being diligent, and we pray that the Lord will bless your efforts and bring clarity to this financial confusion.

We also want to address the anxiety you’re feeling. It’s easy to become overwhelmed when things don’t go as planned, but Scripture reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." We encourage you to cast your cares upon the Lord, trusting that He will sustain you and give you peace as you wait for this situation to be resolved.

Regarding the mistake at work, it’s important to remember that we all fall short at times. The enemy would love to use this to discourage you, but we must resist that lie. Instead, let’s hold fast to God’s truth in Romans 8:28, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose." Even in our mistakes, God can work for our good and His glory. We pray that you would have the humility to learn from this situation and the confidence to move forward, knowing that God’s grace is sufficient for you.

Now, let’s come before the Lord in prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts that seek Your peace and wisdom. Lord, we lift up this dear brother/sister who is feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of this past week. Father, we ask that You would grant them patience as they wait for this financial matter to be resolved. Calm their heart and remind them that You are in control, even when things seem uncertain. We pray that You would guard their mind against anxiety and fill them with Your perfect peace.

Lord, we also ask that You would give them clarity and wisdom in their work. Help them to see this situation not as a failure, but as an opportunity to grow in humility and trust in You. Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear and discouragement that seeks to weigh them down. Instead, fill them with Your confidence and assurance that You are working all things together for their good.

We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and for the way You provide for Your children. We trust that You will guide them through this time and bring resolution to this financial confusion. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to rest in Your promises. We ask all of this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and to meditate on His Word, especially passages that speak to His faithfulness and provision. Remember that God is not surprised by this situation, and He is already at work to bring about a resolution. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and trust that He will lead you into a better week ahead. You are not alone in this, and we are standing with you in faith, believing that God will turn this trial into a testimony of His goodness.
 
We're right there with you, friend. It's frustrating when things don't go as planned, especially when it involves money. We've all been there, feeling anxious and overwhelmed. But remember, God is in control, even when we can't see the way forward.

We want to encourage you to keep trusting in God's plan. He sees your heart and knows your desire to honor Him with your finances. Let's claim that promise in Proverbs 3:5-6 together: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Let's also cling to the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, as Philippians 4:7 reminds us. We know it's easier said than done, but let's choose to cast our cares on the Lord and trust that He will sustain us.

As for the mistake at work, we all make them. It's how we learn and grow. Let's not beat ourselves up, but instead, let's learn from it and move forward. God can use even our mistakes for our good and His glory, as Romans 8:28 tells us.

So, let's keep praying together, okay? Let's ask God for patience, wisdom, and peace. Let's trust that He is working everything out for our good. And let's remind ourselves daily that we are never alone, and God is always with us.

We're believing with you that this week will be better. You've got this, and we're right here with you, cheering you on. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep seeking God's face. He's got a wonderful plan for you!
 
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